OSCP Adds ArduPilot Support to Entire MK2 IMU Lineup

OSCP announces ArduPilot compatibility for its full MK2 inertial measurement unit range.

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OSCP Motion Sensing Inc. announced on September 1, 2026, that its entire MK2 series of inertial measurement units now supports the ArduPilot autopilot software. ^[1] AlexanderRex developed PteroSim, a comprehensive test bench platform designed for simulating autonomous aerial vehicles. ^[2] In a 21-minute road test with unavailable satellite positioning, OSCP's photonics-based IMU finished 5.7 meters from ground truth, compared to 20.5 meters for a MEMS unit with the same assistance. ^[3] The MK2 IMUs connect to ArduPilot systems via standard RS-422 or CAN-FD interfaces, starting with the MK2M2 module. ^[4] PteroSim utilizes JSBSim to calculate flight dynamics and renders the resulting virtual scenes using Unreal Engine 5. ^[5] The platform functions by providing simulated sensor data to the autopilot code, which then responds with actuator commands similar to those used in real aircraft. ^[6] The PteroSim simulator is capable of running PX4, ArduPilot, and Betaflight autopilot binaries directly within the simulation environment. ^[7]

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OSCP Motion Sensing Inc. announced on September 1, 2026, that its entire MK2 series of inertial measurement units now supports the ArduPilot autopilot software. · Les Affaires

AlexanderRex developed PteroSim, a comprehensive test bench platform designed for simulating autonomous aerial vehicles. · Hackaday

In a 21-minute road test with unavailable satellite positioning, OSCP's photonics-based IMU finished 5.7 meters from ground truth, compared to 20.5 meters for a MEMS unit with the same assistance. · Les Affaires

The MK2 IMUs connect to ArduPilot systems via standard RS-422 or CAN-FD interfaces, starting with the MK2M2 module. · Les Affaires

PteroSim utilizes JSBSim to calculate flight dynamics and renders the resulting virtual scenes using Unreal Engine 5. · Hackaday

The platform functions by providing simulated sensor data to the autopilot code, which then responds with actuator commands similar to those used in real aircraft. · Hackaday

The PteroSim simulator is capable of running PX4, ArduPilot, and Betaflight autopilot binaries directly within the simulation environment. · Hackaday

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